Climate Dashboard for NC Corn Growers
This tool provides corn growers in North Carolina with climate-based information and predictions about seasonal corn development. To use this tool, select your location and planting date (past or anticipated) and click “Update Chart”. Scroll down to see forecasts. This tool was sponsored by the Corn Growers Association of North Carolina. Learn more about this tool, the datasets and calculations used, and a tutorial on our About Page.
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Planting Guidance Chart for 36.208°N -77.247 °E
Based on Today's Date
Corn germination is based on an accumulation of at least 40-50 GDDs over the next 4-5 days (of the current date, not the planting date). This table shows the predicted accumulation of GDDs over the next 5 days, starting with each date.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 | Apr 15 | Apr 16 | Apr 17 | Apr 18 64 | Apr 19 55 | Apr 20 40 |
| Apr 21 50 | Apr 22 51 | Apr 23 54 | Apr 24 56 | Apr 25 47 | Apr 26 37 | Apr 27 25 |
Numbers in each box indicate the forecasted 5-day accumulated GDDs, starting on the given date. Daily GDDs are based on NWS Forecasts for days 0-7, and on historical averages for days 8+. 5-day accumulations shown may be based on a combination of NWS forecasts and historical data.
Please Note: Actual conditions may differ from local forecasts and historical averages. We recommend you return to this tool for updated forecast information.
Please Note: Actual conditions may differ from local forecasts and historical averages. We recommend you return to this tool for updated forecast information.
Output Chart
Crop Stages
| Code | Stage | Threshold | Predicted Date | Accum GDD as of Predicted Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V0 | Planted | Fri, Apr 18 2025 | 19 | |
| Today | Fri, Apr 18 2025 | 10 | ||
| V2 | Two Leaves Fully Emerged | 200 | Sat, May 3 2025 | 218 |
| V4 | Four Leaves Fully Emerged | 345 | Mon, May 12 2025 | 357 |
| V6 | Six Leaves Fully Emerged | 475 | Mon, May 19 2025 | 477 |
| V8 | Eight Leaves Fully Emerged | 610 | Mon, May 26 2025 | 615 |
| V10 | Tenth Leaf Fully Emerged | 740 | Sun, Jun 1 2025 | 754 |
| V12 | Twelfth Leaf Fully Emerged | 870 | Fri, Jun 6 2025 | 871 |
| V14 | Fourteenth Leaf Fully Emerged | 1,000 | Thu, Jun 12 2025 | 1,014 |
| V16 | Sixteenth Leaf Fully Emerged | 1,135 | Tue, Jun 17 2025 | 1,139 |
| VT to R1 | Silks Emerging | 1,400 | Fri, Jun 27 2025 | 1,406 |
| R2 | Blister Stage | 1,660 | Sun, Jul 6 2025 | 1,663 |
| R4 | Dough Stage | 1,925 | Tue, Jul 15 2025 | 1,931 |
| R5 | Dent Stage | 2,190 | Thu, Jul 24 2025 | 2,204 |
| R6 | Black Layer | 2,450 | Sat, Aug 2 2025 | 2,465 |
Latest 7-Day National Weather Service Forecast for 36.208°N -77.247 °E
| Date | Max Temp (°F) | Min Temp (°F) | Precip (in) | GDD | Stress Degree Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Apr 18 2025 | 80.0 | 58.9 | 0 | 19 | 0.0 |
| Sat, Apr 19 2025 | 85.9 | 63.0 | 0 | 24 | 0.0 |
| Sun, Apr 20 2025 | 81.9 | N/A | 0 | N/A | 0.0 |
| 3 Day Totals | 85.93 DayMaximum | 58.93 DayMinimum | 03 DayAccumulation | 433 DayAccumulation | 03 DayAccumulation |
Longer-Term Climate Outlooks from NWS Climate Prediction Center
| Period | Temperature Outlook (Probability) | Precipitation Outlook (Probability) |
|---|---|---|
| 6-10 days Wed, Apr 23 - Sun, Apr 27 | Above Normal60% probability of Above Normal temperatures over the next 6-10 days | Equal ChancesEqual chance of above, below, or normal precipitation over the next 6-10 days |
| 8-14 days Fri, Apr 25 - Thu, May 1 | Above Normal50% probability of Above Normal temperatures over the next 8-14 days | Equal ChancesEqual chance of above, below, or normal precipitation over the next 8-14 days |
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Data Sources
Past Data Sources
- Past data from PRISM: Daily Temperature and Precipitation Gridded Product [Learn more about PRISM]
- Recent data from RTMA: National Weather Service's Real-Time Mesoscale Analysis (aggregated to daily) [Learn more about RTMA]
- Forecast data from NDFD: National Digital Forecast Database [Learn more about NDFD]
- Historical data calculated from PRISM: PRISM Daily Data averaged over past 10 years [Learn more about PRISM]
- Forecast data from NWS: National Weather Service [Learn more about NWS]
- Climate Outlooks from CPC: NWS Climate Prediction Center [Learn more about CPC]